Synonyms of attempted

attempted

verb

past tense of attempt

as in tried

to make an effort to do

after attempting—and failing—to start the lawn mower on my own, I finally succeeded with a neighbor's help

don't even attempt walking on your broken foot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tried
• sought
• endeavored
• essayed
• strove
• assayed
• hoped
• shot at
• struggled
• had a go at
• worked
• aimed
• tried one's hand (at)
• undertook
• fought
• toiled
• troubled
• aspired
• assumed
• strained
• took up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dropped
• quit
• gave up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of attempted

The loose ball ended up with Desire Doue, who attempted a shot outside the box, but Simon was able to recover and turn France away to clinch the match. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

At one point in February, Smith attempted to retract an email that the Sun’s reporters sent to the governor’s communications team. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 15 July 2026

Nashville police attempted to use Snapchat to locate Strain, and his friends attempted to call him several times the next day. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Google used its market position to discourage device makers from promoting or pre-loading non-Google app stores and attempted to hide that conduct. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

In April, an oil spill occurred at the dock when the MSC Denmark VI vessel attempted to refuel. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

Officers and firefighters attempted lifesaving measures, but the teen was pronounced dead at the scene. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

He was found guilty of murder, attempted murder and robbery and scheduled to be sentenced in May. — Sydney Brammer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

Before going to Patriot Front, Kieran Patrick Morris had attempted to join the Atomwaffen Division, a neo-Nazi accelerationist group whose members have been accused of several murders and terrorist plots. — Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026